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    1. 21st September 2002 #1
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      Default Linux for PS2 - good value for a "new" pc?

      Linux for PS2 is around £193....

      This good value for a PC that will run on the TV?

      My opinion is that it looks good for Broadband web-browsing, but as there is no apparent RAM (is it virtual?) can you use the PC Emulator WINE succesfully for games, etc?

      The link for details is http://www.linuxplay.com/acatalog/
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      Also, lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part....
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      I don't think you can use Wine because you need an x86 CPU to use wine (i.e. PC's or XBox). My PowerPC will not run Wine, so I guess it will be the same for the PS2.

      Should still be good for web browsing as you will be able to compile Netscape...

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      kewl !! linux 4 ps2 !! me want it !!
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      The XBox might work out as a cheaper PC, as a) its a PC, and b) its cheep

      Seriously though for £200 with a mod fitted you should be able to run Linux easily. This is what Im doing (machine goes away today )

      Ill keep my PS2 and GC for games! Use the XBox as a seriously cheap PC!
      Try Gentoo, the linux source distro...
      Currently Playing: Viewtifull Joe (GC), Mario Kart : Double Dash (GC), Mario & Luigi Superstars (GBA).
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